Workhorse Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Workhorse Group reported Q4 2022 sales of $3.4 million, a significant increase from the previous year's $(2.0) million. The company's cost of sales decreased to $21.2 million from $99.9 million year-over-year. Despite these improvements, Workhorse reported a net loss of $38.7 million for the quarter. The company is focused on ramping up production and deliveries of its W4 CC, W750, and W56 product lines.
Sales increased to $3.4 million, compared to $(2.0) million in the same period last year, driven by increased W4 CC vehicle sales.
Cost of sales decreased to $21.2 million from $99.9 million year-over-year, due to non-cash charges related to the discontinued C1000 program.
Net loss was $38.7 million, a significant improvement compared to the $156.1 million loss in the same period last year.
The company is on track to ramp up production and deliveries across its W4 CC, W750 and W56 products in 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Workhorse anticipates significant revenue growth in 2023, with expected revenue in the range of $75 million to $125 million.
Positive Outlook
- Focus on manufacturing and operational excellence to support increased production.
- Strategic plan to enable Workhorse to achieve its goals.
- Expected ramp-up in sales, production, and deliveries of commercial vehicles and drones.
- Anticipated momentum from exiting 2022 to prepare for expanded operations in 2023.
- Confidence in having necessary cash and access to capital to meet objectives.
Challenges Ahead
- No specific negative guidance was provided in the earnings report.
- Risks associated with supply chain disruptions, including constraints on steel, semiconductors and other material inputs and resulting cost increases.
- Risks associated with Workhorse's ability to develop and manufacture its new product portfolio, including the W4 CC, W750, W56 and WNext platforms.
- Risks associated with Workhorse's ability to attract and retain customers for its existing and new products.
- Risks associated with obtaining orders and executing upon such orders.